OUR COLLECTION — LATIN AMERICA — PERU 410. ISHPINGO NATIVITY

This Nativity set was carved from Peruvian ishpingo wood and then stained in deep colors by artist John Barrow. The stylized figures are faceless. The 17 pieces in this set include: Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, a manger, an angel, a stable, a palm tree, a shepherd, three sheep, a donkey, an ox, a camel, and three wise men. The stable measures 7 inches tall by 17 inches wide. The palm tree stands 14 inches tall. The shepherd measures 6.5 inches tall.​John Barrow was born in London, but has lived in Peru since 1969. He learned woodworking from his father, who was a carpenter. Living in Peru allows him to get to know a variety of beautiful wood types.